Senior Process Engineer

Ingredion•Bedford Park, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Drive operational excellence and innovation by leading complex process improvements across manufacturing sites, delivering measurable gains in efficiency, safety, and cost performance. This role plays a critical part in scaling best practices and enabling high-performing, standardized operations across the organization. As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and standardizing manufacturing processes across plants of varying scale. This role leads cross-functional initiatives, implements best practices, and drives continuous improvement to enhance operational performance, safety, and financial outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
Proven experience in manufacturing process optimization and standardization.
Deep technical expertise in process engineering, including design, process controls, and equipment selection.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex problem-solving initiatives and implement sustainable solutions.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results.
Strong ability to lead through influence and manage cross-functional stakeholders.
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills applied to complex manufacturing systems.
Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing demands, and optimize resources.
Collaborative mindset with a focus on knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement.
Business acumen with the ability to connect engineering decisions to financial and customer impact.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver complex engineering designs, including process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and cost estimates.
Lead process optimization initiatives to improve production efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
Drive implementation and adherence to Best Operating Practices (BOP) and continuous improvement frameworks.
Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex process deviations with sustainable solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (operations, maintenance, quality, supply chain) to solve challenges and implement improvements.
Ensure accurate and compliant Management of Change (MOC) documentation for process updates.
Share and scale best practices and new technologies across sites to drive enterprise-wide impact.